It is most important that each UIL member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for football. For additional information on UIL rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site.
Football News
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Athletic Contests
Amid growing concerns over COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the UIL state events have been suspended.
More information on Athletic contests can be found here.
December 03, 2019
2020-2022 Conference Cutoff Numbers
The 2020-2022 Conference Cutoff numbers are now available!
Tentative Football Dates 2020-21
| Date | Event or Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 3 | First day of conditioning (No contact activities permitted. No contact equipment except helmets may be worn.) |
| August 8 | First day of full contact |
| August 13 | First scrimmage |
| August 20 | Second scrimmage (5 Day Rule applies) |
| August 27 | Third scrimmage (Schools opting for a third scrimmage shall not play during week one) |
- Schools that do NOT participate in spring training are allowed 2 scrimmages.
| Date | Event or Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 10 | First day of conditioning |
| August 15 | First day of full contact |
| August 20 | First scrimmage |
| August 27 | Second scrimmage (Schools opting for a second scrimmage shall not play during week one) |
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week One | August 27, 28, 29 |
| Week Two | September 3, 4, 5 |
| Week Three | September 10, 11, 12 |
| Week Four | September 17, 18, 19 |
| Week Five | September 24, 25, 26 |
| Week Six | October 1, 2, 3 |
| Week Seven | October 8, 9, 10 |
| Week Eight | October 15, 16, 17 |
| Week Nine | October 22, 23, 24 |
| Week Ten | October 29, 30, 31 |
| Week Eleven | November 5, 6, 7 |
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| November 7 | District Certification - Schools have 11 weeks to play a maximum of 10 games. |
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week One | November 12, 13, 14 |
| Week Two | November 19, 20, 21 |
| Week Three | November 26, 27, 28 |
| Week Four | December 3, 4, 5 |
| Week Five | December 10, 11, 12 |
| State Championships | December 16, 17, 18, 19 (All Conferences) |